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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-FS10 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-FS10

 HX9V EX-FS10 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony HX9V

 EX-FS10 HX9V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 and the HX9V.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $328